Table 1.
Characteristics of pre-intervention and post-intervention samples
| Variables | Pre-intervention (n = 145) | Post intervention (n = 93) |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | ||
| Male sex, No (%) | 81 (56) | 46 (49) |
| Gestational age, mean (SD), wk | 28.90 (2.88) | 28.36 (2.36) |
| Birth weight, mean (SD), kg | 1077.04 (288.93) | 1004.76 (276.88) |
| SGA (%) | 53 (39) | 27 (29) |
| LOS, median (SD), day | 60 (38.04) | 64 (45.50) |
| Mother | ||
| Age, mean SD, yr | 30.98 (5.13) | 31.29 (5.71) |
| Singleton, no. (%) | 117 (81) | 74 (80) |
| Vaginal birth, no. (%) | 51 (35) | 35 (38) |
| Smoking during pregnancy, no. (%) | 24 (17) | 8/64 (13) |
| Previous mental health problems, no. (%) | 18 (13) | 10/55 (18) |
LOS total length of stay in the hospital before discharge to home, SGA small for gestational age